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Ford introduces 2018 Mustang at Detroit Auto Show and in partnership with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Posted at 11:21 AM, Jan 17, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-17 20:55:30-05

The wraps came off the 2018 Ford Mustang in the middle of the automaker's display at the North American International Auto Show on Tuesday.

The new design is the latest evolution of the top selling sports car in the world.

"The hood, the fender, the bumper, the grills, it's all brand new," said Melvin Betancourt, Ford's design manager.

And better than ever, according to Shelly Grzegorczyk, Ford's product marketing manager told 7 Action News.

"It's unmistakably a Mustang," Grzegorczyk said. "Every time our designers do an outstanding job making it look newer, fresher, more aggressive."

Chris Higa spent time on the show floor Tuesday and said he's a fan of the car's new look.

"It's always nice to see when Ford puts out a new Mustang because it's kind of like the iconic sports car, in my opinion," said Higa.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson partnered with Ford for today's national introduction. A taped presentation was shown at Cobo Center as one of the first models was given to Marlene Rodriguez, a US combat vet and Purple Heart recipient. A video of the debut was launched on Johnson's social media channels. 

The automaker says the new Mustang is the most advanced ever.

"If you're even thinking about getting a Mustang, this is the one to get because it has design, it has technology and it has performance," Betancourt said.

Buyers can choose from 12 wheel options, two engine types and an all-new customizable digital instrument cluster.

Ford has not announced pricing yet. It goes on sale in showrooms this fall.